Dr. Leyla Brusatori

Clinical Psychology 14 years experience

Bullying: Depending on what you experienced when you were bullied, the effects can last long into adulthood. Your experiences may also change the way you appro... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please provide some do's and don'ts on sleeping better.

Clinical Psychology 14 years experience

Using: Using a sleep app with ambient sound can help ensure a peaceful "fall" to sleep.

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A 17-year-old female asked:

Since exams, i've had pain in my back,lump in my throat most of the time but not all the time and just generally felt ill. i've also been very anxious?

Clinical Psychology 14 years experience

Maybe anxiety: Sounds like you may be under stress with exams, and worried about the outcome. As stress increases, our body can respond with increase in pain; the l... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

Does cymbalta (duloxetine) cause weight gain?

Clinical Psychology 14 years experience

Weightgain: Weight gain is listed as one of the side effects of Cymbalta (duloxetine). Consult with your physician to address weight gain and if it is related di... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share an interesting fact about being healthy as a man.

Clinical Psychology 14 years experience

Ignore: Going for a daily 30 min walk will help improve cognitive processing and physical/emotional function.

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A 38-year-old female asked:

Why is it i feel anxiety depression for a few days after intense counseling sessions? is this suppose to happen? like going back to my childhood stuff

Clinical Psychology 14 years experience

Normal Reaction: It can be quite normal for you to experience anxiety and depressive sx's after a counseling session that unearths dormant feelings. As you process yo... Read More

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A female asked:

I get anxiety and stressed so much that i make myself sick and can't eat or get diarrhea and nausea. what should i do? :(

Clinical Psychology 14 years experience

Restructure thinking: Anxiety can lead to panic attacks that cause physical responses such as loss of appetite/stomach upset/diarrhea/nausea. Beneficial treatment includes... Read More

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A female asked:

I take paxil (paroxetine) and i have thinning hair, sleep too much, gained a lot of weight. and i feel like its not working like it once did. ?

Clinical Psychology 14 years experience

Side effects : It may be that the side effects outweigh the benefits of the medication for you now. Best course of action is to see your prescribing Doctor to deter... Read More

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A 19-year-old male asked:

Is extreme anxiety normal with hyperthyroidism ? also apathy and a feeling of going crazy

Clinical Psychology 14 years experience

Anxiety: Hyperthyroidism can cause racing thoughts and anxiety that lead to apathy and a sense of being out of control. Consult with your Dr about medication t... Read More

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A 41-year-old female asked:

Last night stress, why today am i "physically" a mess? diarrhea tired anxiety. don't understand why it always affects me the next day?

Clinical Psychology 14 years experience

Adrenaline: Stressful events can cause a surge/release of adrenaline into the body. Often times, the resulting fatigue, anxiety, and even diarrhea can be the sid... Read More

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A 41-year-old female asked:

What if talk therapy doesn't help reduce anxiety/panic attacks? had medical event, now feels like ptsd, anxiety is ongoing, crying alot

Clinical Psychology 14 years experience

See your Physician: If tx is not addressing acute anxiety sx's, consider seeing your physician for medication to assist in reducing the sx's. This may help your tx and o... Read More

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A 51-year-old female asked:

For 3 yrs. 9yr old w/adhd takes 4mg intuniv. it's been helpful, but i don't think it's working as well.could a switch to straterra help? no stimulants

Clinical Psychology 14 years experience

Medication change : Changing medications may be beneficial to appropriately treat symptoms that have changed as the child has developed over the last 3 years. Inform your... Read More

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